Children's Phobias: What Every Parent Needs To Know
Fear is a normal part of childhood. From monsters under the bed to spiders, needles and the dark, most children will experience fears as the...
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Parental Control
Parental Control is a monthly parenting and lifestyle podcast created by My Baba and hosted by the website’s founder Leonora Bamford. The first episode came about when Leonora became increas...
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20 of 139 episodesThe GCSE Problem Nobody Is Talking About
Every year in England, thousands of bright, capable kids sit down to take their GCSE English and maths exams — and fail. Not because they do...
Body Image After 30: Why Are We Still So Hard On Ourselves?
Why do so many women reach their 30s and 40s feeling more critical of their bodies than ever before? In this honest and thought-provoking ep...
Can We Change The Future of DIPG? A Conversation With Dr Ashley Vardon
What is it like to dedicate your career to finding a cure for one of the deadliest childhood cancers? In this deeply personal episode of Par...
Mum Rage: You Are Not Bad For Getting Mad
If you've ever found yourself shouting over something small, only to be overwhelmed with guilt moments later, you're far from alone. In this...
Relationships, Sex & Intimacy After Having Kids
Becoming parents changes everything, including your relationship. In this episode of Parental Control, Ellie Thompson is joined by relations...
Why Are Children Worrying About Their Bodies So Young?
Body image worries are starting younger. Diet culture may have changed its clothes, but it certainly hasn't gone away — it's simply rebrande...
Starting Secondary School: How To Help Your Child Feel Confident And Ready
Starting secondary school is one of the biggest milestones in childhood, and, if we're honest, often one of the most emotionally charged for...
SATs, GCSEs And Exam Pressure: Are We Expecting Too Much From Our Kids?
Exam season can bring stress to the entire household. From slammed bedroom doors and sleepless nights to younger children already feeling th...
Andy Day On Dinosaurs, Dad Life & Rock 'n' Roll
Andy Day is one of the UK's most recognisable faces in children's television, best known for sparking curiosity through his hugely popular A...
ADHD, Homework Battles & Medication Myths: What Parents Need To Know
From homework meltdowns and bedtime battles to the growing conversation around medication, parenting a child with ADHD can feel overwhelming...
Joe Wicks Is Back In Schools! Picture News On The Big School Workout
Today we're joined by Katie Harrison from Picture News , an organisation that's been working closely with schools for years to help children...
The Travel Mum's Guide To Stress-Free Travel With Kids
Travelling with children can feel overwhelming. From packing and planning to keeping little ones entertained on long journeys. But according...
Women's Body Coach Emma Simarro On Training, Confidence, Hormones And Real Life
There's no shortage of advice telling women how they should look, eat or exercise — and it's no wonder so many of us feel overwhelmed, confu...
Why Relationships Break And How To Fix Them – With Sophie Orocozo
Relationships don't usually fall apart overnight. More often, they unravel slowly through miscommunication, unmet needs and emotional distan...
Heavy Periods: What's Normal, What's Not, And When to Get Help
Heavy periods affect millions of women, yet for many, they remain something to quietly endure rather than openly discuss. In this episode, P...
Healthy Babies After Aneuploid Embryo Transfers? An Embryologist Explains IVF Headlines and Embryo Selection
In this episode, Parental Control takes listeners inside the IVF lab to understand how embryos are assessed and selected during fertility tr...
Leading Psychotherapist Julia Samuel MBE Talks To Ellie About Losing Billy
Leading UK psychotherapist Julia Samuel MBE joins Ellie Thompson to talk about child loss and the lifelong impact of grief. Julia is one of...
Your Strong Era Starts Now: Ryan Shanahan On Simple At-Home Fitness for Women
Ellie welcomes world-renowned fitness trainer Ryan Shanahan , best known globally as The Kettlebell King. With over 35 years of experience c...
Skincare That Actually Works + Should You Pluck, Shave or Laser? Part 2 With Valerie Millington
Welcome to Part 2 with Valerie Millington. In this episode, we dive deeper into safety within the aesthetics industry, what a truly effectiv...